Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 123017

DNACPR Decisions

Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 30 March 2026

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal DemocratWest Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department provides to ensure consistency and oversight in the use of Do Not Resuscitate orders.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
A Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decision is made on an individual, on a person by person basis, and should, wherever possible, involve the person concerned or, where the person lacks capacity, their families, carers, guardians, or ...

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